Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Review Guidance
Review guidance on strategies and protocols for reopening issued by federal, state and some local entities. Local authorities may have stricter guidelines than the state.
California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Live Now
California $500M Small Business grant program website is live! Learn eligibility requirements, prepare business documents, and get ready to apply. First round of applications began Wed 12/30 and will continue through Wed 1/13! – http://CAReliefGrant.com
Application Tips from State Partner (Lendistry)
Coronavirus News from CalChamber

Keeping Up with COVID-19 Guidelines
(November 18, 2020) In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss best practices for keeping up with COVID-19 guidelines.
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- COVID-19 Vaccine: Can It Be Required?
January 19, 2020
- Cal/OSHA Revises Guidance on COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards
January 15, 2021
- More Than 200 Groups Join CalChamber’s Call for COVID-19 Business Relief, Action to Prevent California Employer Exodus
January 13, 2021
- California Department of Public Health Seeks to Accelerate Vaccine Distribution
January 12, 2021
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January 13, 2021
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January 12, 2021
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January 11, 2021
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January 8, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Can It Be Required?
January 19, 2020
- Performance Reviews in a COVID-19 Year
December 21, 2020
- 3 New Labor Laws Employers Should Know
December 16, 2020
- COVID-19: When Workers Test Positive
December 3, 2020
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October 1, 2020
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September 28, 2020
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September 21, 2020
- COVID-19 Workplace Rules Take Center Stage
December 17, 2020
- Division, Stress, Trauma and Violence: Where We Are Now
November 12, 2020
- New California Employment Laws Effective Now and Coming January 1, 2021
October 15, 2020
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January 15, 2021
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January 15, 2021
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January 8, 2021
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Federal CARES Act
Paycheck Protection Program
How to Calculate Maximum Loan Amounts/Needed Documentation – U.S. Small Business Administration/U.S. Treasury Department – Updated January 17, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PPP Loan Forgiveness U.S. Small Business Administration – Updated October 13, 2020
FAQs on PPP Program Loans U.S. Treasury Department – Updated December 9, 2020
PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications: Revised and EZ Versions Released by SBA and Treasury U.S. Small Business Administration – June 17, 2020
Overview – Lender Info – Lender Application – Borrower Info – Loan Application U.S. Treasury Department
Small Business FAQs: Paycheck Protection Program U.S. Senate Small Business Committee
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance Program
SBA Reopens Application Portal U.S. Small Business Administration – June 15, 2020
Guide to SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Loan Checklist U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Guide to Employee Retention Tax Credit U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
– Expired December 31, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Q&A on What’s Next
Emergency Sick Leave/Emergency Family Leave
FFCRA Frequently Asked Questions U.S. Department of Labor
FFCRA Poster U.S. Department of Labor
Fact Sheet: FFCRA Employer Paid Leave Requirements U.S. Department of Labor
Final Regulations
Required Documentation
IRS Guidance (see Question 44)
FFCRA Regulations Revised HRWatchdog – September 16, 2020
Required FFCRA Documentation, Recordkeeping HRWatchdog – April 3, 2020
General Help
More Employers’ COVID-19-Related FAQs HRCalifornia Extra – August 13, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions HRCalifornia Extra – April 9, 2020
Required Workplace Notification Poster
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) English or Spanish
Federal Resources
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Interim Guidance, Videos, Symptoms , What’s New, What You Should Know, Situation Updates
Information For Communities, work and schools, Healthcare workers and laboratories, Health departments, Businesses and workplaces
Communication Resources – CDC offers free resources, including videos, fact sheets, and posters. Page includes links to current communication tools and resources available for use and distribution.
U.S. Department of Labor
Coronavirus Resources
Common Issues
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
U.S. Small Business Administration
Disaster Loans for California Small Businesses
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
What You Should Know About COVID-19, the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and Other EEO Laws – Technical Q&A Updated September 8, 2020
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Interactive Map of COVID-19 Clinical Trials across the Country
State Resources
One-Stop COVID-19 Website
Sign Up for COVID-19 Exposure Notifications
Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Industry Guidance on Reopening
K–12 Schools and Higher Education
Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening – Updated September 25, 2020
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
California Health Officials Announce a Regional Stay at Home Order Triggered by ICU Capacity – December 3, 2020
Governor Pulls Emergency Brake in Blueprint for a Safer Economy – November 16, 2020
Governor Unveils Blueprint for a Safer Economy – August 28, 2020
Executive Orders in Response to COVID-19
California Department of Public Health
Regional Stay at Home Order – December 3, 2020
Face Coverings Required At All Times When Outside the Home – Updated November 16, 2020
California Health Equity Metric – September 30, 2020
COVID-19
CDPH News Releases/Daily COVID-19 Updates
Guidance for Schools and School-Based Programs – Updated August 3, 2020
Checklist for Dealing with COVID-19 Outbreak in Workplace – Revised September 18, 2020
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Information about filing for paid family leave, state disability insurance or unemployment insurance.
California Labor Commissioner’s Office
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – FAQs on laws enforced by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office
FAQs on Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers (500+ employees) and Workplace Poster
Safe Reopening FAQs for Workers and Employers
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
DFEH Employment Information on COVID-19 – Updated July 24, 2020
California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Employers and Workers
Cal/OSHA
COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions – December 1, 2020
What Employers Need to Know: COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards – December 1, 2020
Model Written COVID-19 Prevention Program – November 2020
Cal/OSHA Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus
California Commission on Disability Access
Open-Air Dining and Curbside Pickup Disability Access Considerations
Required Workplace Notification Poster
California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers
Local Resources
San Francisco Paid Sick Leave and the Coronavirus
The San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) has issued guidance regarding use of San Francisco paid sick leave for situations involving the Coronavirus outbreak. OLSE’s webpage offers links to other guidance and resources.
County Pages
Local Health and Stay-at-Home Order Pages
Required Workplace Notification Posters
(Los Angeles) City of Los Angeles Paid Sick Leave and COVID-19
(Oakland) Emergency Paid Sick Leave for Oakland Employees During The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Ordinance
(San Francisco) City & County of San Francisco Public Health Emergency Leave
(San Jose) San Jose’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Toolkit
Required Workplace Notification Posters
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) English or Spanish
California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers – Updated September 9, 2020
California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Non Food Sector Workers
City of Los Angeles Paid Sick Leave and COVID-19
City & County of San Francisco Public Health Emergency Leave
Workplace Safety Posters and Floor Decals
Face Mask Posters
Social Distancing Posters
Social Distancing Floor Decals